Avoidant Personality Disorder | The Signs

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🔓 Unlock access to MedCircle’s personality disorder workshops & series, plus connect with others who are taking charge of their mental wellness journeys through your MedCircle Community. Join now: https://my.medcircle.com/community-yt In this video, psychologist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, and MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, discuss 8 signs of avoidant personality disorder, also known as, APD and how to identify them. Topics: 00:00 Intro 00:22 What is APD? 00:57 1. Avoids significant social activity 01:13 2. Sticks to social groups they know 01:47 3. Restraint in intimate relationships 02:26 4. Ruminates on fear of criticism 03:12 Inhibited in new social situations 03:52 6. Severe fear of embarrassment 04:30 7. "Gives in" to social situations 05:31 8. Holds back from opportunities 06:04 APD in Dr Ramani's practice 07:17 How to watch more #Avoidant #MentalHealth #MedCircle #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #personalitydisorder #psychology